California
"Mighty drama of men who were titans...and a woman who was their match!"
Originally released in 1947. California is a western film. directed by John Farrow.
Starring Ray Milland, Barbara Stanwyck, and Barry Fitzgerald
Synopsis
"Wicked" Lily Bishop joins a wagon train to California, led by Michael Fabian and Johnny Trumbo, but news of the Gold Rush scatters the train. When Johnny and Michael finally arrive, Lily is rich from her saloon and storekeeper (former slaver) Pharaoh Coffin is bleeding the miners dry. But worse troubles are ahead: California is inching toward statehood, and certain people want to make it their private empire.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 21, 1947
78 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (20 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ray Milland
as Jonathan Trumbo
Barbara Stanwyck
as Lily Bishop
Barry Fitzgerald
as Michael Fabian
George Coulouris
as Capt. Pharaoh Coffin
Albert Dekker
as Mr. Pike
Anthony Quinn
as Don Luís Rivera y Hernandez
Frank Faylen
as Whitey
Gavin Muir
as Booth Pennock
James Burke
as Pokey
Eduardo Ciannelli
as Padre
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California about?
"Wicked" Lily Bishop joins a wagon train to California, led by Michael Fabian and Johnny Trumbo, but news of the Gold Rush scatters the train. When Johnny and Michael finally arrive, Lily is rich f...
Who directed California?
California was directed by John Farrow.
How long is California?
California has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was California released?
California was released on February 21, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in California?
The main cast of California includes Ray Milland, Barbara Stanwyck, Barry Fitzgerald, George Coulouris, Albert Dekker.